Makai McNamara did regain consciousness after he was hit by a huge wave at Banzai Pipeline. He was then transported to the hospital where he was put into a coma for 72 hours.

Local outlet Island News and industry publication Surfer reports that pro-surfer Makai McNamara was surfing at Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii — one of his usual spots — when he was knocked unconscious ...

Pro surfer Makai McNamara gained consciousness after being hospitalized from a surfing accident at Pipeline over the weekend.

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PUPUKEA, Hawaii (KITV) — It was a dramatic rescue at one of the world’s most dangerous surf breaks. And the playground of pro-surfer Makai McNamara. “Makai is actually one of the best out ...

PUPUKEA, Hawaii (KITV) -- Pro surfer Makai McNamara gained consciousness after being hospitalized from a surfing accident at Pipeline over the weekend. The surfer was caught in a massive wave at ...